Community Asset Transfer Policy Review

We asked

In Spring 2023, community groups and organisations in Aberdeenshire were asked to provide their views and feedback on Aberdeenshire Council’s Community Asset Transfer Policy documentation, particularly those groups that have previously shown or may have an interest in applying for an asset through the process. The survey consisted of a small number of questions to gather views on the policy, the process, as well as inviting proposals for consideration in the development of the updated policy documentation.

You Said

There were 47 responses to the survey. The feedback has been collated and is available in the ‘Community Consultation Feedback Summary (CAT)’ available by clicking on the link below:-

Consultation Feedback | Community Asset Transfer Policy Review - Consultation | Engage Aberdeenshire

The main points received were:

• The policy is clear, straightforward and includes all the necessary steps for a successful transfer.
• The timescales from making the initial application to the transfer was felt to be onerous and lengthy.
• Greater transparency during the process would be welcomed.
• A request to remove green spaces from being considered for Asset Transfer
• Highlighting the perception that there is inconsistency between the six Areas.
• Suggesting that it would be helpful to create a link between the Local Place Plan process and Asset Transfer process.

We Will

All the feedback was considered by the Review Group in developing the proposed amendments to the policy documentation. Consultation with council services and Elected Members was undertaken.

All consultation summaries were appended to the Area Committee report that was considered by each of the six Area Committees during September and October 2024 (Formartine’s is attached at the link below as an example).

Agenda item - Review of Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Policy - Aberdeenshire Council (moderngov.co.uk)

A report is now being prepared for Business Services Committee in November 2024 to seek approval of the proposed amendments to the policy documentation.